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... Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Check your motherboard looks like this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of this : "REV: X.X." Documentation Classifications In order to assist in this...
... Identifying Your Motherboard Revision The revision number on your motherboard revision before updating motherboard BIOS, drivers, or when looking for technical information. Check your motherboard looks like this product, GIGABYTE provides the following types of documentations: For quick set-up of this : "REV: X.X." Documentation Classifications In order to assist in this...
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... 56 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 56 3-2 Application Software 57 3-3 Technical Manuals 57 3-4 Contact...58 3-5 System...58 3-6 Download Center 59 3-7 New Utilities...59 Chapter 4 Unique Features 60 4-1 Xpress ...Green...70 4-7 Cloud OC...71 Chapter 5 Appendix...72 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 72 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller 72 5-1-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 78 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 82 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 82 5-2-2 Configuring Microphone Recording 84 5-2-3 Using the Sound Recorder 86 5-3 ...
... 56 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers 56 3-2 Application Software 57 3-3 Technical Manuals 57 3-4 Contact...58 3-5 System...58 3-6 Download Center 59 3-7 New Utilities...59 Chapter 4 Unique Features 60 4-1 Xpress ...Green...70 4-7 Cloud OC...71 Chapter 5 Appendix...72 5-1 Configuring SATA Hard Drive(s 72 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller 72 5-1-2 Installing the SATA RAID/AHCI Driver and Operating System 78 5-2 Configuring Audio Input and Output 82 5-2-1 Configuring 2/4/5.1/7.1-Channel Audio 82 5-2-2 Configuring Microphone Recording 84 5-2-3 Using the Sound Recorder 86 5-3 ...
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The box contents are for reference only. Optional Items 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-880GM-USB3L motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Two SATA cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard image is for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain.
The box contents are for reference only. Optional Items 2-port USB 2.0 bracket (Part No. 12CR1-1UB030-5*R) 2-port SATA power cable (Part No. 12CF1-2SERPW-0*R) COM port cable (Part No. 12CF1-1CM001-3*R) - 6 - Box Contents GA-880GM-USB3L motherboard Motherboard driver disk User's Manual Two SATA cables I/O Shield • The box contents above are subject to change without notice. • The motherboard image is for reference only and the actual items shall depend on the product package you obtain.
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...* To configure 7.1-channel audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. Support for S/PDIF Out LAN 1 x Realtek RTL8111E chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) Expansion Slots ...Up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 on the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) Etron EJ168 chip: - Up to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Onboard North Bridge: Graphics - 1 x D-Sub port - 1 x DVI-D port, supporting...
...* To configure 7.1-channel audio, you have to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. Support for S/PDIF Out LAN 1 x Realtek RTL8111E chip (10/100/1000 Mbit) Expansion Slots ...Up to 8 USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 on the back panel, 4 via the USB brackets connected to the internal USB headers) Etron EJ168 chip: - Up to GIGABYTE's website for the latest supported memory speeds and memory modules.) Onboard North Bridge: Graphics - 1 x D-Sub port - 1 x DVI-D port, supporting...
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Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on the card until it is securely seated in the expansion slot. 1. Remove the metal slot cover from ...
Install the driver provided with the slot, and press down on the card until it is securely seated in the expansion slot. 1. Remove the metal slot cover from ...
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...on the back panel. Read the following items under the Advanced BIOS Features menu: - C. Configuring the Graphics Driver After installing the motherboard driver in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install an ATI Hybrid CrossFireX-supported graphics card on the upper left ...to the ATI Catalyst™ Control Center. Set Init Display First to OnChipVGA. Hardware Installation An ATI Hybrid CrossFireX-supported motherboard and correct driver - D. A. System Requirements - An ATI Hybrid CrossFireX-supported graphics card (Note 1) B. Step 2: Plug the display cable into the...
...on the back panel. Read the following items under the Advanced BIOS Features menu: - C. Configuring the Graphics Driver After installing the motherboard driver in "1-5 Installing an Expansion Card" and install an ATI Hybrid CrossFireX-supported graphics card on the upper left ...to the ATI Catalyst™ Control Center. Set Init Display First to OnChipVGA. Hardware Installation An ATI Hybrid CrossFireX-supported motherboard and correct driver - D. A. System Requirements - An ATI Hybrid CrossFireX-supported graphics card (Note 1) B. Step 2: Plug the display cable into the...
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... the cable, pull it side to side to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. A. Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in jack. Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED LAN Port Connection/Speed LED: State Description Orange 1 Gbps data rate...
... the cable, pull it side to side to use an HD front panel audio module and enable the multi-channel audio feature through the audio driver. A. Mic In Jack (Pink) The default Mic in jack. Connection/ Speed LED Activity LED LAN Port Connection/Speed LED: State Description Orange 1 Gbps data rate...
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... to set the first boot device without having to Xpress Recovery2 during the POST. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-FLASH Press the key to access the Q-.... You can be based on page 42. : BIOS SETUP Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in Boot Menu. GA-880GM-USB3L D11x . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 03/09/2011-RS880P-SB710-7A66BG0TC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the key to show...
... to set the first boot device without having to Xpress Recovery2 during the POST. In Boot Menu, use the up hard drive data using the driver disk, the key can access Boot Menu again to change the first boot device setting as needed. : Q-FLASH Press the key to access the Q-.... You can be based on page 42. : BIOS SETUP Press the key to enter BIOS Setup or to access the Q-Flash utility in Boot Menu. GA-880GM-USB3L D11x . . . . : BIOS Setup : XpressRecovery2 : Boot Menu : Qflash 03/09/2011-RS880P-SB710-7A66BG0TC-00 Function Keys Function Keys: : POST SCREEN Press the key to show...
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... Specifies the boot order from a GPT partition, such as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Disabled) AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control Auto Lets the AMD Cool'n'Quiet driver dynamically adjust the CPU clock and VID to manually enable/disable CPU Core 1/2/3/4/5. With virtualization, one computer system can function as Windows 7 64bit and Windows...
... Specifies the boot order from a GPT partition, such as multiple virtual systems. (Default: Disabled) AMD K8 Cool&Quiet control Auto Lets the AMD Cool'n'Quiet driver dynamically adjust the CPU clock and VID to manually enable/disable CPU Core 1/2/3/4/5. With virtualization, one computer system can function as Windows 7 64bit and Windows...
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... the SATA controller to operate in Native IDE mode. (Default) Enable Native IDE mode if you wish to install operating systems that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as ESP This option is configurable only when OnChip SATA Type is an interface specification that support Native...
... the SATA controller to operate in Native IDE mode. (Default) Enable Native IDE mode if you wish to install operating systems that allows the storage driver to enable advanced Serial ATA features such as ESP This option is configurable only when OnChip SATA Type is an interface specification that support Native...
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...Uninstall) and restart the system. (The system will continue to restart your optical drive. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to install. After installing the SP1 (or later), if a question mark still exists in Universal Serial Bus Controller in Device ..., go to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the Run.exe program.) 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers After inserting the driver disk, "Xpress Install" will install all the drivers that are recommended to install. • Please ignore the popup dialog box(es) (e.g. You can click the...
...Uninstall) and restart the system. (The system will continue to restart your optical drive. Or click Install Single Items to manually select the drivers you wish to install. After installing the SP1 (or later), if a question mark still exists in Universal Serial Bus Controller in Device ..., go to My Computer, double-click the optical drive and execute the Run.exe program.) 3-1 Installing Chipset Drivers After inserting the driver disk, "Xpress Install" will install all the drivers that are recommended to install. • Please ignore the popup dialog box(es) (e.g. You can click the...
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3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. Drivers Installation - 56 - You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals.
3-2 Application Software This page displays all the utilities and applications that GIGABYTE develops and some free software. Drivers Installation - 56 - You can click the Install button on the right of an item to install it. 3-3 Technical Manuals This page provides GIGABYTE's application guides, content descriptions for this driver disk, and the motherboard manuals.
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3-4 Contact For the detailed contact information of the GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter or worldwide branch offices, click the URL on this page to link to the GIGABYTE website. 3-5 System This page provides the basic system information. - 57 - Drivers Installation
3-4 Contact For the detailed contact information of the GIGABYTE Taiwan headquarter or worldwide branch offices, click the URL on this page to link to the GIGABYTE website. 3-5 System This page provides the basic system information. - 57 - Drivers Installation
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The latest version of an item to install it. Drivers Installation - 58 - You can click the Install button on the right of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. 3-7 New Utilities This page provides a quick link to GIGABYTE's lately developed utilities for users to the GIGABYTE website. 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to install.
The latest version of an item to install it. Drivers Installation - 58 - You can click the Install button on the right of the BIOS, drivers, or applications will be displayed. 3-7 New Utilities This page provides a quick link to GIGABYTE's lately developed utilities for users to the GIGABYTE website. 3-6 Download Center To update the BIOS, drivers, or applications, click the Download Center button to link to install.
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... are not supported. • Hard drives larger than to restore it. actual size requirements vary, depending on your system soon after the operating system and drivers are different utilities. Before You Begin: • Xpress Recovery2 will save the backup file at the end of data and hard drive access speed may...
... are not supported. • Hard drives larger than to restore it. actual size requirements vary, depending on your system soon after the operating system and drivers are different utilities. Before You Begin: • Xpress Recovery2 will save the backup file at the end of data and hard drive access speed may...
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... system is installed, right-click the Computer icon on the amount of data) and begin the installation of the operating system. C. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to the unallocated space (black stripe along the top). Step 3: When partitioning your desktop and select Manage. actual size requirements vary, depending on your...
... system is installed, right-click the Computer icon on the amount of data) and begin the installation of the operating system. C. Boot from the motherboard driver disk to the unallocated space (black stripe along the top). Step 3: When partitioning your desktop and select Manage. actual size requirements vary, depending on your...
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... Enabled Options Descriptions Option Connect ... Disable Incoming Folder ... Exit... Unique Features Find the Q-Share icon to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to configure the data sharing settings. About Q-Share ... exe to share your data with data sharing enabled Enables...
... Enabled Options Descriptions Option Connect ... Disable Incoming Folder ... Exit... Unique Features Find the Q-Share icon to Start>All Programs>GIGABYTE>Q-Share. Directions for using Q-Share After installing Q-Share from the motherboard driver disk, go to configure the data sharing settings. About Q-Share ... exe to share your data with data sharing enabled Enables...
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... to create RAID array on the motherboard. Configure SATA controller mode in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. C. Make a floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver for Windows XP. (Note 2) E. Appendix If you do not want to create RAID, you may prepare only one end of the SATA signal cable to... Install SATA hard drive(s) in your computer Attach one hard drive. • An empty formatted floppy disk. • Windows Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller A. Configure a RAID array in BIOS Setup. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI...
... to create RAID array on the motherboard. Configure SATA controller mode in RAID BIOS. (Note 1) D. C. Make a floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver for Windows XP. (Note 2) E. Appendix If you do not want to create RAID, you may prepare only one end of the SATA signal cable to... Install SATA hard drive(s) in your computer Attach one hard drive. • An empty formatted floppy disk. • Windows Vista/XP setup disk. • Motherboard driver disk. 5-1-1 Configuring the Onboard SATA Controller A. Configure a RAID array in BIOS Setup. Install the SATA RAID/AHCI...
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... XP To install Windows XP, you need to specify an additional SCSI adapter. Step 2: Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press . AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x86 platform AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x64 platform ENTER=Select F3=Exit Figure 1 Step 3: ...all of the files in the x64 folder. Before installing Windows XP, connect a USB floppy disk drive to your hard drive(s). Without the driver, the hard drive(s) may not be recognized during the Windows setup process. Then a controller menu similar to the previous screen. Select the ...
... XP To install Windows XP, you need to specify an additional SCSI adapter. Step 2: Insert the floppy disk containing the SATA RAID/AHCI driver and press . AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x86 platform AMD AHCI Compatible RAID Controller-x64 platform ENTER=Select F3=Exit Figure 1 Step 3: ...all of the files in the x64 folder. Before installing Windows XP, connect a USB floppy disk drive to your hard drive(s). Without the driver, the hard drive(s) may not be recognized during the Windows setup process. Then a controller menu similar to the previous screen. Select the ...
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... (for Windows 7 64-bit) folder. Note: For users using a SATA optical drive, be detected at this stage), select Load Driver (Figure 2). Figure 2 Step 2: Insert the motherboard driver disk (Method A) or the removable storage device such as USB flash drive that only one RAID array exists in your system to... boot from the motherboard driver disk to a USB flash drive before installing Windows 7 (go to the BootDrv folder and save the whole SBxxxW7 folder to that below assumes...
... (for Windows 7 64-bit) folder. Note: For users using a SATA optical drive, be detected at this stage), select Load Driver (Figure 2). Figure 2 Step 2: Insert the motherboard driver disk (Method A) or the removable storage device such as USB flash drive that only one RAID array exists in your system to... boot from the motherboard driver disk to a USB flash drive before installing Windows 7 (go to the BootDrv folder and save the whole SBxxxW7 folder to that below assumes...